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This body of work began sometime in the mid 1990's, as an experiment, seeing if I could adhere a dress to a canvas and create a painting over all the textures. "Dress painting" is a term I came up with to explain these when I simply couldn't think of anything better. Over the years they have evolved, with new elements of collage being added. Dress patterns, photographs, and embroidery all appear from time to time, as well as lino block prints, rubber stamps and gold leaf. I will use this space to explore the beginnings of this series, as well as showing my latest work. If the piece is available for sale you'll find the price at the bottom. Free shipping in the U.S. Contact me at kallencole@aol.com to purchase.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Did you know? It seems to be such common knowledge around here, but you, sweet folks I meet here and there at shows may not know. That fella that helps drive the van, (when he's in either the driver's or passenger's seat) the one who helps set up the tent, and the walls, and keeps my art show neighbors entertained. That guy? Well, he's a pretty good painter too. My other half, my go to guy, actually is a pretty big deal.

Scott is a signature member and Past President of both the Georgia and Southern Watercolor Societies. His work can be found in private and corporate collections in the U.S., Canada, France, Australia, and a few other places. He doesn't show at outdoor festivals much anymore, as his commissions keep him busy enough at home. But next weekend is an exception! Next weekend, I'll be helping him drive the van, and set up his tent and be his go to gal and all that stuff.

Come and see us on Saturday, October 6th at The Bluff Park Art Festival in Birmingham, Alabama. If that is too far to drive, you could catch a glimpse of his work on our Etsy page. I've just put some fresh work up, check it out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSpringGallery?ref=si_shop

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

I didn't plan to paint a still life. I just walked out to the studio. I have been finishing up a commission, which got temporarily sidelined, and somehow I just veered off course.

My big pieces have elements of still life in many of them. I used to paint them all the time, so it's not particularly shocking that a lemon and pear wound up on my drawing board. And I have a pretty good idea why. Those of you who know me will understand a need for something simple after the last couple of weeks. So here is what I did today, and last night. Two pieces of equal size, 8" square, on canvas.

I have put them up on Etsy, you can see them, and other work here Remember to bookmark the page, so you can check back, as I plan to add something new daily.

Here they are, Still life on Dirty Drawing Board, done last night. And Still Life on Fleur Des Lis, otherwise known as what I did today.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

I am on the road again, heading to the St. Louis Art Fair. Opening this Friday night on the streets of Clayton, MO it is the art show I have been looking forward to for months! I will be surrounded by many of my favorite artists, and am looking forward to seeing all the beautiful work they will bring. You can see the list of Mixed Media artists and links to their websites here and once you get there you can find your way to the other media.

I thought I'd take a minute to show you a couple of brand new pieces I will be bringing to this show, Prettybird and Sourpuss.

Prettybird is a pretty collage of a dress, sewing patterns and linoblock prints, incorporating a little painting of Tufted Titmouse eggs. "Pretty" is stitched through the canvas above the dress.

And Sourpuss is an ironically warm piece about a bitter girl. The dash marks behind the dress indicating that Sourpuss keeps score. The lemons are painted on top of a repeat pattern carved and printed from linoleum. Both pieces are 20" wide, by 24" tall. $895

So if you are in the St. Louis area this weekend, come and find me, or pass this on to a friend. And if you tell me you saw this blog, I'll give you 10% off your purchase!

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About Me

I have two blogs which I try to tend to regularly, Dresspaintings, and (Elle)ements. The dresspaintings are "the big girls" multi paneled mixed media paintings, and the (Elle)ements are little elements of the big pieces. 4" square canvases containing fragments and bits of stories from "the big girls." I hope you enjoy them all!